[quote name='Mottlefeeder' post='33523' date='Jul 18 2007, 12:11 PM']I had a similar problem with a 5-string Corvette, so I hung a bag of nuts and washers on the body strap button to work out how much weight I would need, then I folded that weight of sheet lead into a bar and put it in a padded mobile phone case, which I threaded the strap through. It worked, but it made the bass noticeably heavier, and when I put it back on its stand, the weight kept getting in the way.
I also looked at fitting hipshot ultralites, but the weight saving at the end of the neck did not fully balance the bass, even when added back on at the body strap button - and it was going to cost £100 -£125
Eventually I went for the discreet extended horn option, and if any musician has noticed it, they have not commented.[/quote]
I've seen people replace the top strap button with an extended type. The idea is that the further up the neck the strap is, the better the balance. I've also seen one that fits on the rear of the top horn and is an arm that rotates and stops in the correct position. The strap is attached to this and the usual button at the bridge end. Dunno where I saw that! Sorry!